Idaho Taxidermist Association
20th ANNUAL CONVENTION AND COMPETITION
June 6th, 7th,and 8th of 2019
Held at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds
97 Park St.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
WORLD CLASS JUDGES THIS YEAR ARE:
Fish / Reptiles Kerby Ross
Birds Jeff Nelson
Mammals Doug Eck
Divisions are Youth and Adult Novice - Open - Masters
And the new COMMERCIAL division ( mounts receive a ribbon placement and comment card,
Scored at 10 feet, additional critique is available at $10 per mount)
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best in Show – trophy sponsored by the ITA to Judge’s Choice Best in show
Breakthrough Award – trophy and $100 gift certificate from Breakthrough Magazine for Judge’s Choice Best in Show
Competitors Award – every taxidermist entering 4 or more mounts can entered Award goes to the competitor with the highest average score on four mounts, entered in the same category or different categories, in Open or Masters Divisions.
Collective Artist- This is a special division for two or more taxidermists working together on a single piece. Entry can be single mount or a piece with several animals. Collective Artist mounts are not eligible for other awards.
McKenzie awards for best fish, best bird, best whitetail, best life-size.
Research Novice Adult Award - $200 gift certificate for the best mount in Novice division.
Best All Around Taxidermist – trophy goes to highest combined score for 4 mounts – one each in Birds, Fish or Reptile, Gamehead, and Lifesize. Open and Masters only.
Artisan Award – bronze sculpted by Ken Walker to Taxidermists Choice Best in Show sponsored by United Taxidermist Association
Wasco Award – to the most artistic entry
Best Mule Deer Mount
Best Exotic or African Mount
Best Turkey Mount
Best Elk
Best Goose
Ducks unlimited best waterfowl
Best Habitat
Best In State Award
Best out of state award
Many more to be awarded!!!!!!!
Many vendors and suppliers will be on site to buy product and supplies from.
Camping will be available for those who wish and several hotels within a short distance from the fair grounds.
Hotels near the show are..
Best Western
1(208)785-4144
750 Jensen Grove Dr.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Super 8
1(208)785-9333
1279 Parkway Dr.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Y motel
1(208)553-4215
1375 S. Broadway St.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Check our website at www.idahotaxidermistsassociaton.com , the Instagram page, or the Idaho taxidermy association facebook page for updates
Best in Show – trophy sponsored by the ITA to Judge’s Choice Best in show
Breakthrough Award – trophy and $100 gift certificate from Breakthrough Magazine for Judge’s Choice Best in Show
Competitors Award – every taxidermist entering 4 or more mounts can entered Award goes to the competitor with the highest average score on four mounts, entered in the same category or different categories, in Open or Masters Divisions.
Collective Artist- This is a special division for two or more taxidermists working together on a single piece. Entry can be single mount or a piece with several animals. Collective Artist mounts are not eligible for other awards.
McKenzie awards for best fish, best bird, best whitetail, best life-size.
Research Novice Adult Award - $200 gift certificate for the best mount in Novice division.
Best All Around Taxidermist – trophy goes to highest combined score for 4 mounts – one each in Birds, Fish or Reptile, Gamehead, and Lifesize. Open and Masters only.
Artisan Award – bronze sculpted by Ken Walker to Taxidermists Choice Best in Show sponsored by United Taxidermist Association
Wasco Award – to the most artistic entry
Best Mule Deer Mount
Best Exotic or African Mount
Best Turkey Mount
Best Elk
Best Goose
Ducks unlimited best waterfowl
Best Habitat
Best In State Award
Best out of state award
Many more to be awarded!!!!!!!
Many vendors and suppliers will be on site to buy product and supplies from.
Camping will be available for those who wish and several hotels within a short distance from the fair grounds.
Hotels near the show are..
Best Western
1(208)785-4144
750 Jensen Grove Dr.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Super 8
1(208)785-9333
1279 Parkway Dr.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Y motel
1(208)553-4215
1375 S. Broadway St.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Check our website at www.idahotaxidermistsassociaton.com , the Instagram page, or the Idaho taxidermy association facebook page for updates
For information or questions call
Casey Higley at 1-801-721-1456
Steve Eccard at 1-208-284-5851
Jesse Jones at 1-208-403-3501
Casey Higley at 1-801-721-1456
Steve Eccard at 1-208-284-5851
Jesse Jones at 1-208-403-3501
We are adding a new category to this years show. Its an original artwork/challenge of the arts.
Challenge of the Art Division: Judges interpretation division open to all species collectively – judged on aesthetics not mechanics. Viewed by the judges without the use of a flashlight. This division is considered a very creative division that allows all work to be judged equally. Entries may be executed by single or multiple individuals. Competitors are also eligible to enter and compete with the same piece in other divisions provided all appropriate entry fees are paid and the other divisions rules are followed.
This category will include everything from Rogue taxidermy to painting to even decoy carvings.
Challenge of the Art Division: Judges interpretation division open to all species collectively – judged on aesthetics not mechanics. Viewed by the judges without the use of a flashlight. This division is considered a very creative division that allows all work to be judged equally. Entries may be executed by single or multiple individuals. Competitors are also eligible to enter and compete with the same piece in other divisions provided all appropriate entry fees are paid and the other divisions rules are followed.
This category will include everything from Rogue taxidermy to painting to even decoy carvings.
